CBCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

                                                                        March 21, 2009

                                                                        Submitted by Chris Rogers

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

Terrye Zaremba, President

Charlie Anderson, Vice-President

Chris Rogers, Secretary

Pat McKnett, Trustee

Tina Murphy, Trustee

 

COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

Charlie Bauerdorf

Steve Kelly

 

MINUTES:  The minutes of the last meeting, January 17, 2009, were approved as amended. 

 

TREASURERS REPORT:

 

01/17/09 Balance =        $  8,865.98

Total Deposits =                  270.00 ($240 in dues, $10 in donations, $20 for keys)

Total Disbursements =          145.00 ($65.00 Web Listing Inc., $80.00 Feb. and March trash service)

03/21/09 Balance =        $  8,990.98

 

To Date: 170 paid lot/property owners, 224 unpaid

 

Budget:              Security/Patrols - $2,000.00 - Paid $2,040.00 - Balance $(40.00)

              Mosquito Control - $700.00 - Paid $483.18 - Balance $216.82

              Trash Service - $480.00 - Paid $440.00 - Balance $40.00

              Insurance - $2,000.00 - Paid - $1,993.00 - Balance $7.00

 

COMMITTEES:

 

Roads and Drainage -  Nothing new was reported.

 

Community Watch - Charlie Bauerdorf reported on several items discussed at the Community Watch meeting.  Mr. Guffie Smith gave a presentation on mentoring young people as a way to deter crime.  Also, discussed was that cybercrime is on the increase.  Particular mention was made of a new product (123Spoof.com) which is being used to disguise/change incoming caller ID numbers. 

 

Boat Ramp Keys -  Discussed under "new business".

 

Beach Erosion - Terrye Zaremba was interviewed for an article on beach erosion published in The Washington Post (see www.washingtonpost.com archives for March 19, 2009 "Eco-Bills Come Due at Bay Beaches").  The board and meeting participants discussed various options currently available to prevent erosion. 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Beaches Water Co. - Terrye noted that the water company is seeking an easement on the edge of Flag Ponds to install/relocate their water pumping station.  Local reaction so far is positive.

 

Community Watch Teams - At a previous board meeting, Charlie said that the Community Watch group discussed the idea of forming block teams to assist in community watch programs.  Charlie reported today that no further decisions were made at the last Community Watch meeting.  While the original idea was to have a "captain" for each block, it may not be feasible to do this in larger communities (such as Calvert Beach) and may only be needed in problem areas.  Charlie will keep CBCA advised of any future developments.

 

Beach Prisms - Connected with the topic of beach erosion, Terrye presented information on the subject of beach prisms.  Beach prisms are concrete barriers that are set up to break the energy of incoming waves approaching the shore.  Some Calvert Beach waterfront property owners may be considering installing prisms along the shoreline near their homes.  Detailed information about beach prisms is available at

www.beachprisms.com. 

NEW BUSINESS;

 

Treasure Hunt/Family Day - Dr. Stephen Godfrey, Curator of Paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum, has agreed to give a presentation on fossils at this upcoming event.  Terrye will email board members and ask for their input to finalize the date for this event.  A flyer on the Treasure Hunt/Family Day will be included in the spring newsletter.  It will include the date/time, events included, and also request volunteers to bring food/drink items and to lead activities.  Chris Rogers volunteered to make the flyer.

 

Towing Co. Sign - The board voted to have E and R automotive make a 12" x 24" sign showing the information needed for retrieving towed vehicles.  The sign will be posted outside the gate at the boat ramp.

 

Damage at Boat Ramp - Charlie Anderson described recent damage at the boat ramp and other repairs that need to be made (e.g., tear in the chain link fence, part of the gate is rusted).  Steve Kelly and Charlie volunteered to take a look at the situation and make whatever repairs they could.

 

Parking Cards & New Keys -  It was agreed that cards are more cost effective than stickers, and that the color and date on the card would change each year.  Upon payment of dues, two parking cards will be mailed to the property owner.  Charlie volunteered to make the parking card and Chris volunteered to mail them out (coordinating with Dale Middleton who collects the dues).  As before, keys will be picked up, not mailed.  Terrye will touch bases with Jim Powell about the new parking lot sign.

 

Lighting at Ave D Stair - SMECO is amenable to putting up a light pole at this location, and has asked for the CBCA tax ID number.  Members were uncertain if CBCA has an ID number; Terrye will look into it.

 

Spring Newsletter - Terrye and Charlie are putting together the newsletter.  Pat McKnett asked that it include information about annual mosquito spraying (same as last year).  A suggestion was made that the newsletter include a survey soliciting community input as to the best time/day of the week to hold CBCA meetings.  It was decided that the upcoming Annual Meeting would take place on May 17th at 2PM.

 

Other - Charlie noted that the Community Bulletin Board sign is crooked and asked for input on making repairs.  Also, Terrye asked for nominating committee volunteers who will form a slate of candidates for the upcoming CBCA board member elections.  Charlie volunteered and said he would seek an additional community member to participate on the committee.

 

NEXT MEETING:  Sunday April 19, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the LBCA Community Center.